Variety traits

Plant height

Plant height is a key varietal trait that determines lodging resistance, suitability for mechanical harvesting, and potential yield. This indicator is genetically determined but manifests depending on environmental conditions and agronomic practices.

Mentioned in descriptions 20 560 varieties reference book.

Plant or bush height is a varietal parameter manifested as the physical size of the stem from the soil surface to its apex or the point of inflorescence attachment. In practice, this trait determines the resistance of crops to lodging under the influence of wind and precipitation, and also dictates technological cultivation requirements, such as the need for trellising, pruning, or the use of specific planting patterns.

Plant height depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety; however, it varies significantly under the influence of external factors, including soil fertility, nitrogen application rates, plant density, as well as weather conditions and the presence of stressors such as diseases and pests. Intensive short-stature varieties often possess a higher harvest index, which positively affects crop productivity.

Evaluation of height is conducted within the framework of variety trials according to regulated methodologies by measuring with a ruler during strictly defined crop development phases, for example, during heading, flowering, or before harvest. When analyzing varieties, consideration is given not only to the mean value in centimeters but also to the stability of the trait across different years, expressed through a coefficient of variation, which indicates the degree of genotype influence on plant development.

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Breakdown by crop

Tomato plant height 533 Rose Bush Height 496 Pepper plant height 347 Plant height — strawberry 157 Chrysanthemum plant height 152 Zucchini plant height 146 Plant height — Hydrangea macrophylla 140 Potato plant height 120 Bean plant height 106 Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale 106 Lettuce plant height 106 Poinsettia Plant Height 98 Cucumber plant height 97 Calibrachoa plant height 97 Plant height — Cauliflower 89 Dahlia plant height 88 Petunia Plant Height 85 Plant height — New Guinea Impatiens 79 Blueberry Bush Height 69 Verbena plant height 68 Spinach plant height 62 Raspberry bush height 55 Plant height — Calluna vulgaris 54 Plant height of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 50

Found in these crops

Tomato 361 Bell pepper 326 Rose 252 Field pumpkin 173 Garden strawberry 158 Cucumber 130 Potato 129 Lettuce 122 Poinsettia 115 Common bean 108 Bigleaf hydrangea 105 Cauliflower 102

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Nikos

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Atanas Mihov

3 records

Najah

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Mudrist` odes`ka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan V'iacheslavovych, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivannivna, Honcharuk Nina Ol

3 records

Nicareddhu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Multi Tohum San. Tic. A.S.

2 records

Moonstone

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

4 records

Nelto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Nimos ND

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Nieves

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Navel

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Moonshine

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Nanaki

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Minilou

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

3 records

Mitre

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Milano

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Harris Moran Seed Company

2 records

MHR Mercado

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

3 records

Morella

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

E.N.E.A. & CONVASE

2 records

Milvio

Application submitted

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Motto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takii and Co Ltd (JP)

3 records

Monsun

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

3 records

Moscato

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Memphis

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Grassland Oregon

2 records

Monsat

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

5 records

Maurice

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Semsearch B.V.

2 records

Massouda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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